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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
(KAIST)
About
KAIST is a national research university located in Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon, South Korea. KAIST was established by the Korean government in 1971 as the nation's first public, research-oriented science and engineering institution. KAIST has been internationally accredited in business education, and hosts the Secretariat of the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS). KAIST has 10,504...
KAIST is a national research university located in Daedeok Innopolis, Daejeon, South Korea. KAIST was established by the Korean government in 1971 as the nation's first public, research-oriented science and engineering institution. KAIST has been internationally accredited in business education, and hosts the Secretariat of the Association of Asia-Pacific Business Schools (AAPBS). KAIST has 10,504 full-time students and 1,342 faculty researchers and had a total budget of US$765 million in 2013, of which US$459 million was from research contracts.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 100 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 64 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,728
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.9 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 11%
- Female : Male
- 24 : 76
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
31 subjectsQS
23 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 18 | 83.9 | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 22 | 81.7 | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 24 | 82.9 | 2025 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 27 | 82.9 | 2025 |
| Art & Design | 28 | 72.5 | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 29 | 78.2 | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | =30 | 81.3 | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 80.9 | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 30 | 82.5 | 2025 |
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 34 | 80.9 | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | =38 | 81.3 | 2025 |
| Mathematics | =50 | 76.5 | 2025 |
| Accounting & Finance | 52 | 74.5 | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 63 | 75.3 | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 65 | 74.5 | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =69 | 75.1 | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 92 | 78.1 | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Social Sciences & Management | =145 | 71.7 | 2025 |
| Medicine | =165 | 67.6 | 2025 |
| Arts & Humanities | =200 | 67.9 | 2025 |
| Modern Languages | 201-250 | - | 2025 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =229 | 66.3 | 2025 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 32 | 84.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 32 | 78.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =72 | 66.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 78 | 65.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 176–200 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 176–200 | 41.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
US News
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | =33 | 75.8 | 2027 |
| Computer Science | 50 | 68.4 | 2027 |
| Chemistry | =57 | 70.8 | 2027 |
| Condensed Matter Physics | 71 | 62.2 | 2027 |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 73 | 62.8 | 2027 |
| Physical Chemistry | 75 | 72.0 | 2027 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 82 | 57.3 | 2027 |
| Engineering | 100 | 65.9 | 2027 |
| Optics | =112 | 54.2 | 2027 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | 124 | 47.2 | 2027 |
| Mechanical Engineering | =131 | 44.3 | 2027 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 132 | 43.5 | 2027 |
| Energy and Fuels | 134 | 59.3 | 2027 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 142 | 59.9 | 2027 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 146 | 43.3 | 2027 |
| Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology | =151 | 37.1 | 2027 |
| Chemical Engineering | 160 | 56.1 | 2027 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 202 | 53.4 | 2027 |
| Polymer Science | =212 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Environmental Engineering | 243 | 20.8 | 2027 |
| Civil Engineering | 244 | 15.7 | 2027 |
| Mathematics | =297 | 41.4 | 2027 |
| Economics & Econometrics | =299 | 33.1 | 2027 |
| Clinical Medicine | =548 | 41.6 | 2027 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =643 | 29.5 | 2027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology?
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 65, THE Rank =70, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =245.
When was Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology founded?
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology was founded in 1971.
What are the top subjects at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology?
Top subjects at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology include: Robotic Science & Engineering, Biotechnology, Materials Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Engineering & Technology.
Where is Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology located?
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology is located in Daejeon, South Korea.